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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 584.73 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 584.73 and 129.77 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 584.73 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/584.73 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 584.73 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 75,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,880.41/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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